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Congratulations to the winners of the annual Best Bets awards. Every year, Orlando Sentinel publishes Central Florida's favorite picks of local dining, shopping, services and entertainment -- all chosen by you, our readers. We're proud to announce this year's Best Bets winners below (and in the gallery above). Check it out for the complete list of favorites in your area that made the list. A big thank you to all our readers and business that participated in this year's contest. DINING & RESTAURANTS BEST CHAIN RESTAURANT Olive Garden Olive Garden is a treat for your palate, from its appealing appetizers to delicious desserts. They aim to make every guest...

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Congratulations to the winners of the annual Best Bets awards.
Every year, Orlando Sentinel publishes Central Florida's favorite picks of local dining, shopping, services and entertainment -- all chosen by you, our readers.
We're proud to announce...

Jenny Cox's mom was blunt.
"Ladies don't go to pool halls," she told Cox in the late 1940s when the teenager's brother-in-law was on military leave and invited her and others to join him for a night on the town.
Today, Cox is 84 years old...

Daytona Beach Seabreeze is taking the local 7-on-7 circuit by storm.
The Sandcrabs won The Ancient City 7on7 Championship passing league tournament at Julington Creek/Plantation Park in St. Johns' on Saturday, just a week after finishing winning the...

Miramar is undefeated no more.The Patriots started off the Florida Premier 7s passing tournament in dominating fashion, winning their first three matchups by a combined total of 146-56. That was even without star cornerback Tracy Howard.And then came...

Wayne County (Ga.) quarterback Greyson Lambert was leading his team through the heat at the USF Sling & Shoot II on Saturday, but part of his mind was likely on his showing at the Swamp on Friday in Gainesville. Lambert, a big-framed QB at 6-foot-5,...

There was plenty of talent on hand Saturday during the second installation of the USF Sling & Shoot 7-on-7 tournament. With 52 teams in attendance, there were plenty of college prospects on the USF campus fields. What really stood out was the sheer...

Pasco's WR/DB Janarion Grant showed why he should be one of the state's top prospects next year with his impressive performance at the USF Sling & Shoot II 7-on-7 tournament. Whether on offense of defense, he caught every ball that came his way....

Plastic eggs will be hidden around the parking lot of Sportstown Billiards and in the bushes across the street at TG Lee Dairy on April 24 for Sportstown's Easter Egg Hunt. The event is free for whoever wants to participate and the plastic easter eggs found, c

The ACC tournament begins Wednesday in Durham, N.C. and to get you ready for it, here's a look at the road ahead for Florida State. One year after having won the tournament and earning a bid into the NCAA tournament, the Seminoles are an early favorite to retu

Perhaps Sean Gilmartin should have pitched better than his 10-1 record and 1.35 ERA showed. Perhaps. According to a news release Monday from the ACC, the left-handed Florida State starter's efforts weren't enough to be named conference pitcher of the year. Ins

To remind parents and kids of the importance of pool safety, the American Red Cross and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress are teaming up to present a pool safety seminar and event on Wednesday, May 25, at 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public

DeLand’s River City Shootout 7-on-7 passing tournament is Saturday at the Sperling Sports Complex with 12 teams entered. Action opens with pool play at 9:30 a.m. leading to bracket play and a championship game kicking off in the 1 or 2 p.m. neighborhood. Teams

Orlando Volleyball Academy’s 16 Asics team won a pair of matches Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the 16 Open division at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships in Atlanta. “We’re playing on a mission, all year we’ve played at a high leve

Lynda Kane of DeBary couldn’t resist photographing her daughter-in-law, Chris Rivera, and Sunday, a pit bull-Labrador retriever mix, coming up for a break after a swim and a game of fetch in Lynda’s pool. Chris and Kati Rivera of Orlando rescued Sunday after f

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Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek is set to open in October. The Mediterranean-inspired resort is lakeside on Bonnet Creek’s 500 acres of woodlands and only minutes from Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and other local attractions. Wyndh

No matter how the most optimistic among us might try to spin it, this Florida heat is tough to take when summer moves into the dog days.
Fortunately, the resourceful traveler knows there are cool things to do, literally, in the Sunshine State. So fold up...